The Golden Knights have won two straight, outscoring their opposition 6-2, and will roll with Thompson again on Tuesday. Thompson has been tremendous lately, allowing only one goal in five straight starts (5-0-0), including his most recent outing when he saved 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. The Golden Knights enter action as -131 home favourites against the Vancouver Canucks.
The Capitals have lost two straight but will continue to roll with Lindgren between the pipes on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Despite losing 3-2 in extra time, Lindgren played exceptionally in his last outing, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) against the Boston Bruins. The Capitals enter action as +118 road underdogs.
An injury-riddle season continues for Oshie as he will not play on Tuesday due to an undisclosed ailment. Oshie just returned from a two-game absence, playing four straight and recording three points (0G / 3A) in the process.
Sandin did not play on Saturday due to a lower-body injury but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 24-year-old Sandin has three points (0G / 3A) in his last six games while averaging 21:38 ice time.
Milano missed the last two games with an upper-body injury but will play Saturday vs. Boston. Milano has scored 13 goals with seven assists (20 points) in 39 games this season.
With Adin Hill (undisclosed) still sidelined, Thompson will likely start for the Golden Knights on Thursday. Thompson was stellar in his last outing, saving 32 of 32 shots (.969 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime victory over the St. Louis Blues, and has only allowed one goal in each of his last three starts (3-0-0). The Golden Knights enter action as +108 road underdogs against a Winnipeg Jets club riding a four-game losing skid.
Mangiapane has been held off the scoresheet in four straight and his status for Thursday's game against the St. Louis Blues is up in the air due to an undisclosed ailment. Before that, Mangipane had nine points (3G / 6A) in 11 games.
With Adin Hill (undisclosed) still sidelined, Thompson will likely start for the Golden Knights again on Thursday. Thompson was stellar in his last outing, saving 32 of 32 shots (.969 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime victory over the St. Louis Blues, and has only allowed one goal in each of his last three starts (3-0-0). The Golden Knights enter action as +108 road underdogs against a Winnipeg Jets club riding a four-game losing skid.
The Capitals will likely continue to roll with Lindgren between the pipes on Thursday as they push for a playoff spot. Lindgren has been tremendous lately, allowing three or fewer goals in nine of his last 10 games (8-2-0), including saving 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime victory against the Detroit Red Wings in his last outing. That said, his one blip came last week against the Toronto Maple Leafs, whom the Capitals face on Thursday, allowing seven goals on 29 shots (.759 SV%) in a 7-3 loss.
It's the first recall of the season for Iorio, who has spent the entirety of the 2023-24 season in the AHL with the Hershey Bears. Iorio played three games and registered one assist with the Capitals last season. He has four goals and ten assists in 60 games with Hersey this year.
Sgarbossa will draw in for Sonny Milano, who is sidelined with an upper-body injury. Sgarbossa three goals and two assists in 18 games with the Capitals this season.
After recording a hat trick on Friday, Milano played only 2:37 on Sunday before exiting the contest with an upper-body injury. Milano has 20 points (13G / 7A) in 39 games this season. Michael Sgarbossa will replace him in Washington's lineup.
After recording a hat trick on Friday, Milano played only 2:37 on Sunday before exiting the contest with an upper-body injury. Milano has 20 points (13G / 7A) in 39 games this season and will be a game-time decision on Tuesday vs. Detroit. If he is unable to go, Michael Sgarbossa will replace him in Washington's lineup.
The Capitals will turn to Lindgren for the sixth time in the last seven games in a highly contested battle for a wild-card spot against the Detroit Red Wings. After a poor performance, allowing seven goals on 29 shots (.759 SV%) in a 7-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs last week, Lindgren responded with a stellar effort, saving all 27 shots he faced in a 3-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets for his fifth shutout of the season. The Capitals enter action as a -117 home favourite against the Red Wings.
